Derby's rivalry with Leeds goes back to Brian Clough (Derby) and Don Revie (Leeds) who famously hated eachother. In recent years, the Rams beat Leeds to make the playoff final in 2019 after their Yorkshire rivals reportedly 'spied' on Derby's training session. A longstanding and bitter rivalry. placeholder image
Derby's rivalry with Leeds goes back to Brian Clough (Derby) and Don Revie (Leeds) who famously hated eachother. In recent years, the Rams beat Leeds to make the playoff final in 2019 after their Yorkshire rivals reportedly 'spied' on Derby's training session. A longstanding and bitter rivalry. | Getty Images

Who are Derby County's five biggest rivals in the Championship this season?

By Dylan Oakley
Published 3rd Jun 2024, 17:30 GMT

Derby County will be back in the Championship after two seasons in League One

Derby County will be back in the Championship after two seasons in League One.

This means that new and old rivalries will come back to life as the Rams aim to solidify their place back in the second tier.

Whether it is historic rivalries or former players, managers and feuds there will be plenty for Derby fans to chant about when these five teams visit Pride Park next season.

Here are the five biggest rivals to Derby County in the Championship this upcoming season...

Derby and Portsmouth found themselves battling for the League One title last season. So there is no doubt that the Rams will want to get one up on their League One rivals from last season.

5. Portsmouth

Derby and Portsmouth found themselves battling for the League One title last season. So there is no doubt that the Rams will want to get one up on their League One rivals from last season. Photo: Peter Nicholls

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